They form a vital part of the fabric of our environment. Help protect them from the threats posed by an ever developing and changing world. Join us as a volunteer or tell us your tree story!

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That historical,

cultural and social legacy

If they could talk what a tale they would tell. They can’t tell that story, but we can! -Join us as a volunteer or tell us your tree story!

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The wonder and magic

of trees and nature

From entangled roots to bursting shoots trees provide us with a wondrous natural habitat. Please Help us protect this habitat. Join us as a volunteer or tell us your tree story!

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We are famously a nation that celebrates trees!

Veteran Tree Project Northumbria

The aim of this project is to identify, map and celebrate Ancient, veteran, heritage and notable trees across the regions of Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland. By so doing we will help to conserve and protect these trees for generations to come and enable our children and indeed our children’s children to also enjoy the pleasure and benefits that they provide.

Get Involved

If you care about trees and feel you can help then please volunteer or tell us your tree story. contact us today and get involved.

Tree Management

Human desire and needs cause conflict in our developing world. When that balance of nature is challenged then trees need our help. A range of management practices and strategies are available and may be considered to guarantee their continued long-term growth and survival.

Our Partners

We are working actively with a range of partner organisations without whose help and support this project would not be possible A huge thank you to them all…

Woodland

Help protect those ancient and veteran trees in our parklands and woodland pastures, so preserving this precious and irreplaceable resource for generations to come!

Social

TREES. Not only a link with the past but part of that fabric that ensures both the physical and mental well-being of society today!

Nature

Many of our most loved wildlife species rely on these trees for their survival. We must preserve these special environments for both their benefit and indeed ours.

Northumbria Veteran Trees

Browse our Veteran Tree Map

Local tree heritage updates

Latest News

News release – Monday 3 September 2018 Public invited to nominate favourite trees in new conservation project Tree enthusiasts across the region are being invited to nominate trees of special significance or sentimental value...

There will be Three dates available for volunteers to attend. These sessions will give volunteers an opportunity to find out more about the project, to engage with other volunteers and help brush up on...

A big thank you for your support

Our Partners

Our Aim

The aim of this project is to identify, map and celebrate Ancient, veteran, heritage and notable trees across the regions of Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland. By so doing we will help to conserve and protect these trees for generations to come and enable our children and indeed our children’s children to also enjoy the pleasure and benefits that they provide.